December 19, 2008, 8:22 pm
OAKDALE, MN - Small Tree Communications (www.small-tree.com) will introduce abcSAN at Macworld Expo 2009 in January, a cost-effective storage solution geared toward Final Cut, Pro Tools and Photoshop users. The company specializes in cost-effective networking and shared storage products and the new abcSAN will represent the second member of its GraniteSTOR family.

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August 21, 2009, 5:57 pm
While news from the exhibition floor of SIGGRAPH was a little ho-hum, there were a number of excellent panels and presentations upstairs at the convention. One of the most popular was a full day on stereo 3D and how filmmakers are trying to move away from stereo as a gimmick towards it being a true cinema language, just like color and sound. Representatives from Sony, Pixar and Dreamworks discussed the present challenges and strategies, as well as the future of 3D as a medium.

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August 21, 2009, 5:54 pm
In early August, the American Cinema Editors (ACE) held its second annual EditFest Los Angeles at the Universal Studiuos lot in Universal City. From documentary to comedy and from to television to narrative features, this was a rare opportunity for people to hear editors discuss the art, craft, and process of editing. Following are some of the highlights of several of the panel discussions:

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August 20, 2009, 5:54 pm
It was earlier in the year, around the time of NAB 2009, when Avid announced the release of Media Composer 3.5 (and other new Avid products) which marked the arrival of Avid Media Access.

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August 19, 2009, 5:52 pm
The Editor's Lounge in LA has announced another event. This one will have "Representatives and product managers from Apple will be on hand to demonstrate the tools as well as to answer any questions." (Post Magazine) It will take place this coming Friday.

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August 18, 2009, 5:50 pm
Crimewatch Roadshow, a BBC production, hit the streets of the UK for a series of live shows in June 2009. From car crime and distraction burglary to shop lifting and arson, they looked at everyday crimes that can affect us all. The show featured CCTV appeals, Wanted Faces, interviews with experts, as well as tips on what to do if you are a victim and how to avoid becoming one in the first place. The show focused on a different region of the UK each week - Greater Manchester, South Wales...

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August 17, 2009, 5:26 pm
At the FCPUG Network Supermeet in London, Walter takes to the stage to talk about Tetro, the latest film written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. In this piece Walter answers questions from the audience about the editing process, various films he has worked on, and reveals many details about working on large scale feature film production.

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August 16, 2009, 5:25 pm
I went digging through the ProRes white paper that Apple posted with the release of Final Cut Pro 7, and found some useful info (which I’m betting they won’t mind m highlighting here). Read on.